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Iraqis struggle with fuel and water shortage in Fallujah

More than 13,000 families have fled Fallujah, NGOs said Wednesday, warning of a "critical" humanitarian situation as masked gunmen locked in a days-long standoff with Iraqi troops hold the city. Those residents who remain are struggling with dwindling fuel and water resources. Jan 8, 2014
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Jayalalithaa draws flak for overlooking fishermen row with Sri Lanka

Chennai, Jan 8 (ANI): The main opposition in Tamil Nadu, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accused state chief Jayalalithaa for not resolving the fishermen row, deliberately, with Sri Lanka. DMK leader T.K.S. Elangovan said the Chief Minister did not respond to 11 letters written by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to her on the subject. India and Sri Lanka are often embroiled in such situations where both parties claim to have arrested fishermen for wandering away and crossing international water boundaries. Jan 8, 2014
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Japanese companies come up with solutions for traffic and water supply issues

Yokohama, Jan 7 (ANI): A smart scheme for a smart society! Nissan Motor Corporation and the city of Yokohama recently launched “Choimobi Yokohama” –Japan’s first one-way sharing service. It’s a new concept for mobility within urban areas. People can rent units of “NISSAN New Mobility Concept”, an ultra convenient electric vehicle. They can drop off the vehicle at a different location from where they were hired, enabling one-way travel. The scheme aims at using ultra-compact vehicles to improve lifestyles of people in the urban areas. The small size of the electric vehicles holds out the prospect of easing traffic congestions, and improving access to tourist areas and communities. The ultra-compact electric vehicle produces no emission, making it ideal for use in crowded city streets. Jan 7, 2014
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AAP suspends 3 DJB officials, transfers 800 others

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): The Delhi government headed by Arvind Kejriwal suspended 3 officials of the Delhi Jal Board and transferred around 800 others in a massive reshuffle aimed at improving efficiency and delivery. Chief water analyst Vinod Kumar, patwari Sunil Kumar and meter reader Atul Prakash were suspended following orders by Kejriwal. Education and PWD Minister Manish Sisodia said that the trio was seeking money to clear use of water for building construction and meter reading, as showed in a TV sting operation. Sisodia said that the cases will be filed against the three officials. The action came after the water distribution board's Chief Executive Officer Debashree Mukherjee was transferred on December 28. Jan 7, 2014
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Easy New Year Resolution: And Inspiration to Keep up the Resolve

Life is made of simple things. And the little things that we do can make a lot of difference not just in our lives but in others' as well. The New Year is the time when everyone has a long list of things but how about trying the simple things, to make that change we all crave for. Jan 2, 2014
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Beyonce sparks uproar after hiding Jesus Christ in 'Last Supper' image

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Beyonce has come under hot water for posting an Instagram picture of herself blocking out Jesus Christ while posing in front of painting resembling Leonardo DaVinci's 'The Last Supper '. While one Instagram user commented that the 'Bow Down' hitmaker's photo was an "epic fail", another said that even though she loves the singer, Beyonce will never be God. Jan 1, 2014
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